Q: Can I use dried black beans?

A: Yes — soak and cook them first before using in the recipe.

Q: Is this soup vegan?

A: Yes — it's fully plant-based and gluten-free.

Q: How do I make it spicier?

A: Add more chilli flakes or a diced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce.

Q: Can I freeze the soup?

A: Absolutely — cool completely, portion, and freeze for up to 3 months.

Q: Do I have to blend the soup?

A: No, but blending part of it gives a creamier texture while keeping chunks.

Q: Can I use chicken or beef broth?

A: Sure, but it won’t be vegetarian or vegan. Use vegetable broth for a meat-free option.

Q: What if I don’t have lime?

A: Lemon juice or a splash of apple cider vinegar will also brighten the flavor.

Q: Can I add other vegetables?

A: Definitely — corn, tomatoes, zucchini, or spinach are great additions.

Q: Is this good for meal prep?

A: Yes — it stores and reheats very well.

Q: What toppings work best?

A: Avocado, cilantro, tortilla chips, sour cream, or pickled onions are all great choices.

Røget sort bønnesuppe med lime, spidskommen og koriander

Smoky Black Bean Soup with Lime, Cumin, and Cilantro

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Cuisine

Latin American-Inspired

Servings

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Calories

290

Black beans are an all-star pantry staple — high in fibre, packed with protein, and endlessly versatile. In this smoky black bean soup, they shine in a comforting, one-pot dish that’s layered with flavour and deeply satisfying. Cumin and smoked paprika lend an earthy heat, while lime juice and fresh cilantro brighten everything up. The texture strikes a balance — part silky purée, part chunky for a soup that feels both nourishing and hearty.

Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner, prepping lunch for the week, or just in the mood for something warm and bold, this soup delivers. It's naturally vegan and gluten-free, and completely customisable with toppings like avocado, sour cream, or crispy tortilla chips. Best of all, it comes together with minimal effort and ingredients you probably already have on hand. This is black beans done beautifully — no fuss, all flavor.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
3 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Optional toppings:

Sour cream or Greek yogurt
Diced avocado
Crumbled tortilla chips
Lime wedges

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Directions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.
Add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and chili flakes. Stir and cook 1 minute.
Stir in black beans, vegetable broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes to allow flavours to develop.
Remove bay leaf. Use an immersion blender to purée half the soup for a thicker texture (or blend 2 cups in a blender and return to pot).
Stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
Garnish with cilantro and your choice of toppings. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
per serving: Calories; 290

Amount/Serving % Daily Value

Fat: 8 grams; 10%
Saturated Fat: 1 grams; 5%
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; 0%
Sodium: 430 milligrams; 19%
Carbs: 40 grams; 15%
Protein: 14 grams
Sugar: 3 grams
Fiber: 12 grams; 43%

Tips til at lave den bedste sorte bønnesuppe

Brug dåse eller kogte-fra-tørre bønner - begge fungerer godt.
Tilsæt et stænk eddike eller lime til sidst for at lysne smagen.
For ekstra rigdom, rør en spiseskefuld olivenolie i lige før servering.
Blend kun en del af suppen for at holde en god teksturbalance.
Tilsæt chiliflager eller chipotlepulver for mere varme.
Pynt med avocado eller græsk yoghurt for cremet.
Lad den hvile 10 minutter før servering for en dybere smag.
Opbevar i køleskabet i op til 4 dage - det bliver endnu bedre.
Frys ned i portioner, så du nemt kan få fat og varme op.
Server med majsbrød, ris eller en sprød rulle for at gøre det til et komplet måltid.

Server den med forslag

Sprød surdej eller majsmuffins
Dampet ris eller quinoa
Tortilla chips eller strimler
Avocadoskiver eller guacamole
Syltede rødløg eller jalapeños
Ristede søde kartofler
En grøn sidesalat
Revet cheddar eller vegansk ost
Ristet pepitas (græskarkerner)
Friske limebåde og varm sauce

FAQ'er

Q: Kan jeg bruge tørrede sorte bønner?
A: Ja - læg dem i blød og kog dem først, før de bruges i opskriften.

Q: Er denne suppe vegansk?
A: Ja - det er fuldt plantebaseret og glutenfrit.

Q: Hvordan gør jeg det mere krydret?
A: Tilføj flere chiliflager eller en chipotlepeber i tern i adobo sauce.

Q: Kan jeg fryse suppen?
A: Absolut - afkøl helt, portionér og frys i op til 3 måneder.

Q: Skal jeg blende suppen?
A: Nej, men at blande en del af det giver en mere cremet konsistens, mens du holder bidder.

Q: Kan jeg bruge kylling eller oksebouillon?
A: Selvfølgelig, men det vil ikke være vegetarisk eller vegansk. Brug grøntsagsbouillon til en kødfri mulighed.

Q: Hvad hvis jeg ikke har kalk?
A: Citronsaft eller et stænk æblecidereddike vil også lysne smagen.

Q: Kan jeg tilføje andre grøntsager?
A: Absolut - majs, tomater, zucchini eller spinat er gode tilføjelser.

Spørgsmål: Er dette godt til at lave mad?
A: Ja - den opbevarer og genopvarmer meget godt.

Q: Hvilke toppings fungerer bedst?
A: Avocado, koriander, tortillachips, creme fraiche eller syltede løg er alle gode valg.

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Optional toppings:

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